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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,236.30, 10,855.62 and 2,305.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,236.30, 10,855.62 and 2,305.92 is: 3,459.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,236.30 : 10,855.62 = 2,305.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,236.30/10,855.62 = 2,305.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,236.30x = 10,855.62 × 2,305.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,236.30x = 25,032,191.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,032,191.27/7,236.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.25

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